Fresh Ideas: All is calm
The holidays can be stressful, so take time to pamper yourself or a loved one. From lip balm to aromatherapy, you'll feel super-refreshed, thanks to these products featuring California-grown ingredients.
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Farm-to-faceSonoma County-based Sequoia Beauty purchases organic ingredients from farmers and herbalists within a 100-mile radius. The farm-to-face concept ensures that skin-nourishing products are made from the freshest flowers and herbs. Feed your face with Honey Berry Enzyme Mask, containing royal jelly, strawberry, blueberry, grapefruit and honey. |
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It's the balmBella Esse Naturals moisturizers, including Lemongrass Hand and Body Balm, use almond oil from the Sacramento Valley and jojoba oil from Solano County farms. Formulated for seriously dry skin, Sister Sue's Crappy Hand Therapy contains California-grown apricot kernel oil. All products are made in Yolo County. |
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Relax with waxAromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to bring a sense of well-being to mind, body and soul. Popular aromatherapy methods include using the oils in a warm bath or during a deep-tissue massage. L.A. County-based Aroma Naturals makes fragrant candles, some with essential oils distilled from California-grown lemons and tangerines. |
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Problem salvedSan Benito County-based Oils of Paicines is the health-conscious creation of two doctors who understand olive oil's nutritional benefits. Henry, the company's rare white peacock, inspired White Peacock Bath and Body products, ranging from exfoliating soaps to a Hand and Hoof Healing Salve for the horse handler and the horse. |
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Leaf your troubles behindTreat your skin to the refreshing flavors of lemons or avocados with Sweet Leaf Essentials Sweet Lemon Cuticle Salve or Avocado and Lemon Lip Balm. Each contains beeswax from Santa Barbara, as well as essential oils from California-grown lemons and almonds. All products, including bath salts, soaps and scrubs, are handmade on the Central Coast. |
California Bountiful highlights products made in California with California-grown ingredients. Send "Fresh Ideas" to info@californiabountiful.com.
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